By Ju Yunpeng, People’s Daily As China accelerates the integration of AI and manufacturing, how to ensure reliability and high-quality development has become a key concern among national lawmakers ahead of this year’s “two sessions,” the annual meetings of China’s top legislature, the National People’s Congress (NPC), and the top political advisory body, the National […]
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Chinese vision shapes future of global human rights governance
By He Yin, People’s Daily Global governance stands at a new crossroads as the international human rights cause faces serious challenges. In these turbulent times, objective, impartial, and rational voices are needed more than ever. At the ongoing 61st session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council, China elaborated on the human rights dimensions […]
Blind massage therapist travels across China by train
By Li Xinping, Shi Yu, People’s Daily Sun Wufei, a visually impaired massage therapist from Ningde in southeast China’s Fujian province, has built a thriving business by tapping into opportunities brought by the railway network. Starting with just three massage beds in his home, he now runs four massage outlets and has created jobs for […]
Space mining advances toward feasibility
By Meng Fanzhe, People’s Daily Recent developments signal that space mining, once confined to science fiction, is edging closer to reality..The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation announced plans to conduct feasibility studies during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030) for a major project known as “Tiangong Kaiwu.” The project aims to build an integrated […]
Driverless vehicles boost delivery efficiency in rural Dunhuang
By Zeng Yichen, People’s Daily At 3 p.m., inside a 24-hour unmanned parcel station in Wudun village, Mogao township, Dunhuang, northwest China’s Gansu province, villager Zhang Jianpeng saw a moving dot on the screen of his phone — tracking a driverless delivery vehicle heading his way from a logistics hub 15 kilometers away. Thirty-five minutes […]
China averages 100 trees per person as nation accelerates greening effortsÂ
By Gu Zhongyang, Chen Juan, People’s Daily How many trees grow across China? The latest data from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration show that the country’s total forest area now spans 240 million hectares. During the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), China completed afforestation covering 12.3 million hectares, recording the world’s fastest and largest […]
China’s auto industry maintains global lead in production and sales for 17 consecutive years
By Wang Zheng, People’s Daily Stepping into a plant operated by Chinese automaker BYD in Shenshan Special Cooperation Zone, Shenzhen, south China’s Guangdong province, visitors are greeted by a striking sight: a “steel forest” of nearly 1,000 industrial robots moving in precise synchronization. Powered by a self-developed digital infrastructure and an AI-enabled visual system, the […]
‘Shopping in China’ draws global shoppers as tourism booms
By People’s Daily reporters “Bring an extra suitcase to China.” “Must-buy lists for ‘Shopping in China.’” “A practical guide to tax refunds.” Posts tagged “Shopping in China” are going viral on overseas social media, highlighting a surge in shopping enthusiasm among inbound travelers. Data from China’s State Taxation Administration shows that in 2025, the number […]
Revised headline: China emerges as global healthcare destination
By Bai Jianfeng, People’s Daily China’s expanding visa-free policies, including a 240-hour transit visa exemption, are attracting more international visitors. Among them, a growing number are travelling specifically for medical treatment, sharing their positive experiences globally on social media. This marks a significant shift. Years ago, Chinese patients often sought advanced care in Europe and […]
Big Data drives transformation in China’s ancient jujube industry
By Shao Yuzi, People’s Daily In Cangxian county, Cangzhou, north China’s Hebei province, the humble jujube (red date) is undergoing a remarkable transformation, powered by big data and artificial intelligence. This region, renowned for its prized Jinsi (Golden Thread) jujube cultivated for over 3,000 years, is leveraging technology to innovate and revitalize its signature industry. […]